Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Avalanche aim to rebound against surging Hurricanes. After losing a hard fought battle on Thursday evening in Winnipeg to the Jets, the Colorado Avalanche return to Ball Arena in a snowy downtown Denver to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. There was a lot to like in the latter half of Colorado’s game, but they were unable to … [Read more...] about Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes (7:00 p.m. MT)
Recap: Avalanche blow by Hurricanes in 6-4 win
Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The stars showed up to erase a 2-0 deficit. To begin a four-game homestand the Colorado Avalanche welcomed one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference in the Carolina Hurricanes. Perhaps taking an assist from the weather gods in the form of a Carolina travel delay, the Avalanche wore out the Hurricanes in a frenetic second period comeback … [Read more...] about Recap: Avalanche blow by Hurricanes in 6-4 win
Recap: Eagles gain first victory on the road
Andreea Cardani/San Jose Barracuda The Colorado Eagles won their first game of the year on the road and jump to second place in the Pacific Division. The Colorado Eagles began a two-game road trip on Saturday night against their division rival, the San Jose Barracuda (SJS). This will be the first of eight times that they will see each other this season, four at home, … [Read more...] about Recap: Eagles gain first victory on the road
Friday Feels: Why is 5v5 Scoring So Hard?
Photo by Tyler Schank/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images The Avs have just 22 even strength goals this season, tied for sixth fewest in the league. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are amazing. The duo just had their season opening point streaks snapped by Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets, but MacKinnon still leads the league with 25 points and Makar is right behind … [Read more...] about Friday Feels: Why is 5v5 Scoring So Hard?
Recap: Denver ties school record with ninth consecutive win
John Babiak/SB Nation The Denver Pioneers tie a record set by the 2001-02 team. Denver, CO — The University of Denver Pioneers looked to win their ninth straight game to start the season in tonight’s meeting against the Lindenwood Lions. The two-game series this weekend is part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Denver’s hockey program which has won 10 National … [Read more...] about Recap: Denver ties school record with ninth consecutive win